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Article created by: Eglė Bliabaitė

Parenting is stressful, and if you don't find an outlet for that pent-up stress, you might be toast. Recent Yorkville University research shows that 90% of mental health experts in Canada are concerned about parents' mental health. And half say they're extremely worried. So, parents clearly need a break.

A break from worrying about family finances, their kids' mental well-being and academic performance, and what to have for dinner tonight. Letting themselves be silly is how some parents cope with all the impossible stressors. And we're highlighting these types of parents here today; the ones who manage to retain the humor and wholesomeness even when life throws them the biggest challenges.

#1

My Parents Befriended A Homeless War Vet. They Decided To Give Him One Of Their Work SUVs, Complete With Sleeping Quarters

SUV trunk converted into a cozy sleeping area with blankets and pillows, showcasing wholesome and funny parent moments.

They included a bag of goodies and paid for the car to be insured and registered for one year. They also hired him.

He’s working and extremely happy. My parents made sure he’s getting food, which my mom makes for him. He’s a good worker, but he just has really bad PTSD, and it’s sad watching him go through an episode. However, he’s been doing great since this happened.

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    My Dad And I Used To Get Milkshakes Together All The Time. My Daughter And I Sharing Our First Milkshake Together

    Man and child smiling at each other while sharing a milkshake, capturing wholesome and funny moments about parents.

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    #3

    Never Too Old To Have A Snuggle With Your Parents

    Teen sleeping on his father's chest on a couch in a cozy living room, showcasing wholesome and funny parents moments.

    My baby brother finished his last day of school today; he’ll be a senior in the fall. I walked into the living room, and they were both fast asleep.

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    #4

    Mom Is Proud

    Young graduate smiling with his parent at a graduation ceremony, showcasing wholesome and funny moments about parents.

    One of the best moments as a parent, seeing your kids graduate.

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    #5

    My Dad Was 57 When I Was Born, So I Always Assumed He Would Never Live To Meet My Kids. You Can Imagine How Special Moments Like These Are

    Elderly man and child laughing together while reading a book, capturing wholesome and funny moments about parents.

    92.5 years difference between these two.

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    #6

    My Adoption Was Finalized Today! Those Two Lovely People Behind Me Are My New Parents! Couldn't Be Happier

    Family with parents posing happily behind a judge in a courtroom, capturing a wholesome moment about parents.

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    #7

    My Parents Sent Me This From Their Retirement Community Today

    Two elderly women having fun outside, one driving a golf cart while the other is playfully pulled along, capturing wholesome parent moments.

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    #8

    My Father Made This From Scratch For My Niece’s 3rd Birthday

    Child building a detailed model house, capturing wholesome and funny moments about parents that brightened people’s day.

    Mostly cardboard and popsicle sticks, with plaster for the base and some fire-proof material for the white chimney in the back (you can make it emit smoke!). Not sure what else he used, as he didn’t go into too much detail. Took him 2 months to finish, with quite a bit of trial and error along the way.

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    #9

    I Am Lucky To Have A Korean Mother, Otherwise I Would Be So Dirty

    Middle-aged woman steaming a man's shirt while both share a funny wholesome moment about parents at home.

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    #10

    My Dad Was Admitted To The Hospital Right Before Christmas. We Didn't Know If He Would Make It Home At All And Especially Not For Christmas

    Elderly parents warmly hugging in a cozy home filled with wooden furniture and decorative wall art.

    This is my parents slow dancing to "I'll be home for Christmas" on Christmas Day.

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    #11

    Found A Lost Dog, But Couldn't Keep Her At My Apartment. Convinced My Parents To Watch Her While We Look For Her Owner

    Older man in a cap relaxing on a leather chair with a small dog, showing a wholesome and funny moment about parents.

    An hour after dropping her off, my mom sends me this.

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    #12

    Today, 25 Years Ago, My Mother Adopted Me

    Two women smiling and hugging warmly in a cozy setting, sharing a wholesome and funny moment about parents.

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    #13

    Parents Gave Me A Gift For College Today, Which Was All The Money That My Mom Found In My Pockets When Doing My Laundry

    Stack of US dollar bills on a white surface illustrating wholesome and funny posts about parents and family moments.

    Mom collected money since I was in the 4th grade... $415.

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    #14

    My Dad Has Never Had A Cat But Loves Mine When He Comes Over. A Couple Days Ago He Found A Kitten Crying Outside Who Prefers Sleeping Like This. I Hope He Keeps It

    Older man sitting in a chair with a kitten resting on his chest, capturing a wholesome moment about parents.

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    #15

    Parents Got Snowed In At The Lake House. Mom Sent Me This And Said "Your Father And His Friend Are Out Of Control"

    Person riding a small vehicle pulling a child on a kayak sled along a snowy residential street, capturing funny parent moments.

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    #16

    My Dad Stops His Lawn Mower To Move Frogs On His Lawn

    Man in jeans bending down near a lawn mower in a garden, capturing a wholesome and funny moment about parents.

    We did a walk around of the yard and moved 4-5 of them prior to him getting on the mower. He still had to stop it twice to move the little guys!

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    #17

    My Mother And Father. Photos Taken 51 Years Apart

    Side-by-side images showing parents' loving moments, capturing wholesome and funny memories about parents brightening days.

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    #18

    My Mother, After Completing Her Round Of Chemo, Meeting Her New Puppy For The First Time

    Older woman holding and smiling at a golden retriever puppy, capturing a wholesome and funny parent moment outdoors.

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    #19

    Well, Its Not Like You Can Outrun A Missile. Might As Well Get A Last Meal In

    Text conversation showing a dad's funny response to a ballistic missile alert while traveling in Hawaii, highlighting wholesome parent moments.

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    #20

    My Wonderful Parents

    Hand holding a heart-shaped box of assorted chocolates with rainbow stripes representing love and parents.

    My parents would always get me and my brother chocolates on Valentine's Day. Came out as a lesbian to my family around that time several years ago. Now every V-Day, they get me chocolates with the pride flag on it.

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    #21

    Those Cats Are All Nope

    Parents sitting on a couch gently holding two cats, trying to resolve a cat fight in a wholesome family moment.

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    #22

    Father Has Proclaimed His Dislike For Cats For Years, But Then This Happened

    Smiling man resting with a sleeping white and orange cat, capturing a wholesome moment about parents and pets.

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    #23

    My Mother Made A Facebook Account, And This Was Her First Message To Me

    Older person wearing glasses with a distorted radial blur effect, capturing a funny and wholesome moment about parents.

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    #24

    My Dad Got Married Today. His 80th Birthday Is Tomorrow

    Older couple holding hands during a heartfelt moment, illustrating wholesome and funny posts about parents.

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    #25

    As A Kid, I Was Embarrassed When My Dad Would Hold My Mom's Bag For Her. Now Look At Them Go! Still Traveling The World, Strolling Arm In Arm

    Elderly parents standing on a city sidewalk in warm coats, capturing a wholesome moment about parents outdoors.

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    #26

    This Picture Of My Parents Never Actually Happened, But Two Separate Photos That Fit Perfectly Together

    Vintage photo of two women in a car, capturing a wholesome moment related to parents and family memories.

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    #27

    My 60-Year-Old Stepfather Asked The Cashier What He Should Get His Transgender Daughter As A Birthday Present. Probably The Best Gift I’ve Ever Been Given

    Rainbow pendant necklace on silver chain, symbolizing bright and wholesome posts about parents that brighten people’s day.

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    #28

    I'm A Wheelchair User Who Just Started Seeing A Personal Trainer To Fine Tune My Upper Body Strength. My Parents Got Me This Shirt

    Folded gray shirt with funny text about motivation and a sad face, reflecting wholesome and funny posts about parents.

    I cope through humor. I think the shirt is hilarious. I am more than aware that my body is a hot mess.

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    #29

    Over 3 Years Ago, My Dad Had A Major Stroke, Causing Paralysis On His Right Side. My Sister Sent Me A Picture This Weekend Of He And My Mother Dancing

    Elderly parents smiling and dancing together at a lively event with string lights creating a warm atmosphere.

    I haven't seen him happier in a long time. 47 years of marriage, and still on their honeymoon.

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    #30

    So Cute

    Man at a riverbank smiling next to a heart made of leaves and a name written in the sand, showcasing wholesome parent moments.

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    #31

    After 5+ Years Of Ivf And Fertility Challenges, Today I Became A Dad

    New father in medical gown holding newborn baby, capturing a wholesome and funny moment about parents.

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    #32

    Magnificent Dad

    Child sitting next to a detailed dollhouse with electric lights, showcasing a wholesome and funny moment about parents.

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    #33

    My Dad Painted These Eggshells 35 Years Ago. Today I Thought Of A Safe Way To Pass Them On To My Kids

    Decorative painted eggs with bird designs in a box and under glass domes, illustrating wholesome and funny parent moments.

    My father is a talented artist, and he painted these hollow eggshells 35 years ago. I've always been afraid to display them because they're very fragile, but a solution popped into my head today. I made a nest globe for each of my four kids, and now the eggs can (hopefully) stay safe for many more decades!

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    #34

    One Of My Favorite Moments. My Dad Became Deaf And Confined To A Walker Last Year, But He Still Wanted To Do A Father/Daughter Dance

    Elderly man with walker sharing a heartfelt moment with a woman in a sparkling dress at an outdoor event about parents.

    I told him to pick a song he could remember or hear in his head, so we danced to "Somewhere over the rainbow.

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    #35

    I'm Pretty Lucky

    Father humorously posing in the kitchen and later hugging daughter after kindergarten accident, showcasing wholesome parent moments.

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    #36

    After My Family Refused To Help Me Convince My Dad To Wear A Pickle Costume For Halloween, I Bought One And Sent It To Him Anyway. Meet My Dad, Rick

    Man dressed in a funny pickle costume smiling indoors, showcasing wholesome and funny parents moments that brighten days.

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    #37

    My Dad And The Yellow Finch Who Hurt Himself, Finally Let Go After Refusing To Stop Clinging Onto His Finger For 30 Minutes

    Man holding a small yellow bird on his gloved hand outdoors, capturing a wholesome and funny moment about parents.

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    #38

    I'm A Disabled College Student Who Just Graduated... I Can't Decide If My Parents Are Hilarious Or Horrible Human Beings

    Certificate of achievement for graduating from college without stepping foot on campus, showcasing funny and wholesome parents' humor.

    I laughed for 10 minutes straight when they handed it to me.

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    #39

    I Am Out To Lunch With My Parents. I Told My Parents To Look Happy When My Dad Turned To My Mom And Said, "Look Happy? All I Have To Do Is Look At You"

    Smiling middle-aged parents sitting together in a cozy restaurant, sharing a wholesome and funny moment.

    My parents didn't meet until they were both over 30. My mum actually kept turning my dad down, too. Love can happen at any time in your life. And I am sure my parents would be honored to be an inspiration for others.

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    #40

    Text From My 10-Year-Old, Who Has Been Being Bullied At School Lately

    Text message exchange showing a child asking their parent for support during a hard time, highlighting wholesome parent moments.

    I didn’t have this kind of relationship with my own parents. Breaking generational trauma is hard, but worth it.

    My kid had a sit-down with her teacher and the bully to confront them, and the meeting went badly. She was hysterically crying and wanted her mom. I’m glad she reached out. My parents definitely did not care about what was going on at all as long as I stayed out of their face.

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    #41

    Been Really Stressed With My Classes Lately. Found This In My Textbook. I Am Lucky To Have Such An Amazing Father

    Handwritten encouraging note from a dad reminding his kid to be proud and cheer for themselves, uplifting parent post.

    My dad's great. He's an amazing father; he's been through so much to get to where he is today, and I'm lucky to have him.

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    #42

    2-Year-Old Twins' Priceless Reaction To Their Parents Kissing

    Parents sharing a loving moment outdoors with their two young children playing and covering their eyes on a sunny day.

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    #43

    My Parents In Their Youth (1998)

    Young man carrying a woman on his shoulders in a forest, capturing a wholesome and funny moment about parents.

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    #44

    My Hard-Working Parents

    Two parents in a backyard pool using foam weights, enjoying a bright and wholesome moment together on a sunny day.

    In their 34 years of marriage, my parents worked multiple jobs to support our family. Every summer, they would fill a small, round, inflatable pool with water from the garden hose for us kids. Yesterday, they had their first swim in their very own pool!

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    #45

    My Dad's Painting

    Colorful painting inspired by The Scream featuring a humorous manatee and figures on a bridge, evoking wholesome parent posts.

    My mum died late 2023 and my Dad's been a bit lost without her so I have started giving him little projects to do. I asked him to recreate a painting for Mr. This is the result.

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    #46

    My Parents Started Running At The Age Of 30. Today, Being 50 Years Old, They’ve Finished Their 35th Marathon. My True Heroes

    Two adults smiling and holding gold medals, showcasing wholesome and funny moments about parents on a bus.

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    #47

    My Mom Still Makes My Sister And I Do Easter Egg Hunts. I'm 25 Now

    Basket filled with snacks and colorful plastic eggs scattered on a table, capturing wholesome and funny posts about parents.

    My parents are in their mid-50s now, and it's starting to hit home a bit. They do little baskets of sweets for Valentine's Day too, and my great aunt, who's in her 80s, always sends me, my sister, and my cousins each a nice crisp 5 dollar bill with a card for every holiday.

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    #48

    My Father Hasn't Cooked Since His Alzheimer's Diagnosis About 2 Years Ago. Today, He Helped Make Hot Dogs

    Man cooking breakfast in a kitchen, capturing a wholesome and funny moment about parents brightening the day

    I'm so excited and proud, I'm telling everyone who will listen. He hasn't been able to work a stove in years, and he even figured out how to turn it off without my help!

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    #49

    I Just Moved Away From Home For College And My Parents Hid 100 Ducks In My Dorm

    Three small rubber ducks on a shelf and video games with controller showing funny parent moments brightening people’s day.

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    #50

    My Mom Has Secretly Been Getting Me Uranium Glass

    Vintage uranium glass bowls and containers glowing green under blacklight, evoking nostalgic and wholesome feelings about parents.

    I absolutely love uranium glass. It’s so fascinating to me, anything radioactive really is. Maria Skłodowska-Curie has been such an inspiration to me for as long as I can remember, and inspired me to major in chemistry and hopefully work in some kind of nuclear chemistry field in the future.

    I got my first piece of uranium glass a few months ago right before I went off to college. I finally had the opportunity to go back home for the weekend from college, and I found out my mom has secretly been getting me uranium glass to add to my collection! I can’t describe the joy I feel about this.


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